From their website: Prop 203: Medical marijuana (No) This is the only citizen-backed initiative on the ballot. And while we’re not insensitive to the needs of the chronically ill (although there are some questions as to the validity of marijuana as a medicine), the negatives of this measure are far too great. Look at states [...]
PROPOSITION 203: Medical Marijuana Initiative has been before the voters in the past. This initiative would allow stores throughout the state to sell marijuana to people, including kids, if they had a note from a provider stating that they need marijuana to treat pain. Also, a medical marijuana user could not be arrested for driving while [...]
PHOENIX – Attorney General Terry Goddard joins Arizona’s sheriffs and county attorneys in urging Arizona voters to vote “no” on Proposition 203. ? Goddard agreed with the open letter from our elected county law enforcement officials that Proposition 203 would create a system to cultivate, sell and dispense marijuana completely outside of established regulatory system for [...]
PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer joined with County Sheriffs and County Attorneys from every single county in Arizona in opposition to Proposition 203, the so-called “Medical Marijuana” initiative. The Governor opposed the proposition saying it will require Arizona to establish a costly new regulatory scheme and user tracking system at a time when the [...]
The County Superintendents of Schools join the burgeoning list of Arizona law enforcement, political, business and community leaders opposing the initiative known as Prop 203. Others opposed to Prop 203 include all 15 County Sheriffs, all 15 County Attorneys, the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, Governor Jan Brewer, Attorney General Terry Goddard, Senator Jon Kyl, [...]
In an unprecedented show of unity, all 30 of Arizona’s elected county sheriffs and county attorneys from across the state have come together to take a stand against Proposition 203 in Arizona. Prop 203 seeks to legalize marijuana for “medical purposes.” As Arizona’s elected leaders in public safety, we have done the research and we [...]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Association of County School Superintendents (AACSS) has added its name to the list of those opposed to Proposition 203, which seeks to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. Arizona’s 15 county school superintendents urge voters to vote “no” on Proposition 203, predicting serious consequences for schools and communities if it becomes law. [...]
By Casey Newton Gov. Jan Brewer is lending her support to the campaign against medical marijuana, saying that passing Proposition 203 would create new public-safety risks. Brewer announced her opposition to the initiative Wednesday at a news conference at the Talking Stick Resort on the Salt River Reservation. Brewer has not campaigned for or against [...]
The “medical” marijuana proposition is a sham. It is an expensive distraction as the state faces billion-dollar budget shortfalls for years to come. Yes, there is anecdotal evidence that marijuana can help some patients. But marijuana is not medicine. There is no standard dose. No uniform potency. It has not been tested by the Food [...]
To the editor: There are serious health and safety concerns with Proposition 203. It’s more industry promotion and protection than compassionate medical program. The main funding comes from the Marijuana Policy Project, which envisions a nation where “marijuana is legally regulated similarly to alcohol.” Marijuana cards will be issued for one year to purchase up [...]
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The article on “medical pot” in the Sept. 22 Explorer failed to inform its readers of several key provisions of Prop 203. Although Prop 203 ...
From their website: Prop 203: Medical marijuana (No) This is the only citizen-backed initiative on the ballot. And while we’re not insensitive to the needs ...
